These programs are designed for high school athletes as an introduction to rowing and for those returning from previous programs. Athletes will train for and race in local competitions
Program Information:
Students must be in full time attendance at a high school and be under 19 years of age on January 1, 2023.
Due to coaching and equipment limitations, we are currently offering this program to students who are attending Guelph High Schools. If you are from another school, please contact the coaches at the above email.
Fall Learn to Row
This is a two-week program that runs five evenings a week 6:00–7:30.
Orientation Meeting:
Thursday September 7, 2023, 6:00 pm at the Guelph Rowing Club boathouse
Lessons:
Monday September 11–Friday, September 15
Monday September 18–Friday, September 22
6:00 pm–7:30 pm, Guelph Rowing Club boathouse.
Come out regardless of weather.
Registration Deadline: Monday September 11. You must be registered to get on
the water.
Print and complete the forms listed to the right:
What You’ll Learn:
This program focuses on the Sport For Life Learn-to-Train and Training-to-Train phases of Long Term Athlete Development. Participants will learn:
- Safety rules and navigational protocols
- Fundamental rowing technique
- Learning to be a member of a crew
- Introduction to training for and participating in competitive racing
- Care and maintenance of equipment – racing shell and oars
- Proper boat handling and dock procedures
The High School Rowing Program and associated events are under the control and supervision of the GRC and are not school-supervised events. Participants are insured through their registration with RowOntario and Rowing Canada Aviron.
Registration Details:
Watch this RCA video on youth rowing.
Complete the RCA Safety Modules before the first lesson.
Forms: Download, print, and complete the following forms and bring them to the first lesson.
- Athlete Medical Information
- GRC Safety Program Form
- GRC Liability Waiver and Assumption of Risk under 18
- Letter of Acknowledgement
- GRC Concussion Code of Conduct Student and Participant
- Image Consent Form
Parents and Students are also required to review Ministry Approved Concussion Awareness Resources:
Spring Session
WHEN: The program runs from mid-April to the CSSRA Regatta in the first week of June
Note: Winter Session attendance is mandatory for Spring Competitive Rowing.
Practices are held Monday to Friday 5:00 to 7:15am and Saturday 6:00 to 8:15 am
Fall Session
This is a two-week program that runs five evenings a week 6:00–7:30.
Lessons:
Monday–Friday, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm, Guelph Rowing Club boathouse.
Come out regardless of weather.
Registration Deadline: Monday September 11. You must be registered to get on the water.
Winter Session
TBD
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